This painting is very interesting. When I saw the picture of it, I scrolled back about 5 times to see it again, and finally knew if I wanted to see it that often, I needed to own it. People who have seen it ask me for the story behind the painting, because it is one you stand and study and know there has to be a story about it. I would also like to know. I enjoy it very much. I purchased the larger size. I plan to put it on my mantle near the holidays, but it looks perfect in the bedroom also.